Philippines to host ASEAN Maritime Center - DFA

GMA Network - Nov 14, 2026

The ASEAN Maritime Center is set to be established in the Philippines, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on Saturday.

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TACLOBAN CITY — Motorists in Samar and Southern Leyte are advised to expect changes in traffic movement as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) implements a load restriction on one bridge and schedules temporary closures of another. The adjustments are meant to facilitate infrastructure works. The DPWH Samar 2nd District Engineering Office announced

As Apec looms, China’s Shenzhen wraps up preparations for its toughest stress test ever

Nov 14, 2026

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Nov 14, 2026

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BAGUIO CITY—The city council raised questions about the handling of an Aug. 26 operation involving employees of a lending company called 1 Loyalty. It is particularly inquiring about the decision to transfer to Manila of 24 arrested persons. The council is also wondering why there was lack of information provided to the local National Bureau

China, South Korea vow to deepen ties at Apec summit as Seoul pushes North Korea talks

Nov 14, 2026

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MILF: No unauthorized recruitments in the name of our military arm

Nov 14, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — A mother flying fox gently fans her wings to keep her young pup comfortable before wrapping it in a protective embrace as the little bat suckles milk beneath her wing. This intimate moment of maternal care was among the wildlife behaviors documented by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Soccsksargen

Palace urges students to submit position paper on Pax Silica

Nov 14, 2026

Palace urges students to submit position paper on Pax Silica

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Ilocos Norte centenarian gets P100K cash incentive on 100th birthday

Nov 14, 2026

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SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — A centenarian from Barangay San Francisco, Dingras, Ilocos Norte received a P100,000 cash incentive from the government for reaching the age of 100. Esperanza Longboy Asuncion was awarded the incentive under Republic Act No. 10868, or the Centenarians Act of 2016, which grants a cash gift to Filipinos who reach

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Ombudsman Remulla: DFA should not have authority over passports

Nov 14, 2026

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Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Saturday renewed his criticism of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), saying passport issuance should not be under the agency's authority.

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